LiqTech Secures New Record Order for 10 QlariFlow™ Systems for Australian Commercial Pool Project
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LiqTech (Nasdaq: LIQT) secured a record order for 10 QlariFlow™ ceramic membrane filtration systems for the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Fraser Rise, Victoria, Australia, the largest Commercial Pool order to date.
The all-electric facility targets 5 Star Green Star certification and will be Australia’s first community aquatic site using LiqTech SiC ceramic membrane filters, positioning QlariFlow as a reference installation in Australia.
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- Record order: 10 QlariFlow systems, largest Commercial Pool order to date
- Reference project: First Australian community aquatic facility to use LiqFlow ceramic membranes
- Sustainability focus: Installation targets 5 Star Green Star certification and all-electric operation
- Partnership: Project secured in collaboration with Waterco Limited
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News Market Reaction – LIQT
On the day this news was published, LIQT gained 3.45%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.2% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $826K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $24.77M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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LIQT fell 8.14% while peers were mixed: CLIR +1.39%, TOMZ +3.62%, CLWT -1.23%, DEVS -13.85%, ZONE +5.99%. This points to a stock-specific move rather than a broad sector trend.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28 | Pool partnership win | Positive | +2.3% | Strategic Lotec partnership and largest QlariFlow™ pool project in Den Helder. |
| Mar 23 | New pool order | Positive | +3.8% | First U.S. commercial pool order for three QlariFlow™ systems in Wyoming. |
| Feb 27 | FY2025 earnings | Positive | +10.6% | Revenue growth, narrower net loss, and FY2026 revenue and EBITDA targets. |
| Feb 24 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +1.9% | Announcement of schedule for Q4 and FY2025 results call and webcast. |
| Feb 18 | Board appointment | Positive | -14.8% | Addition of experienced director Bob Wowk to support growth strategy. |
Recent news has typically aligned with price moves: four prior announcements saw price changes in the same direction as the news tone, with one notable divergence on a board appointment.
Over the past months, LiqTech reported improving fundamentals and strategic expansion. On Feb 27, FY2025 revenue reached $16.5M with narrowed net loss and FY2026 revenue guidance of $23M–$27M. Pool system sales hit a record 34 units. Subsequent news on Mar 23 and Apr 28 highlighted growing QlariFlow™ commercial pool deployments in the U.S. and Northern Europe, generally followed by positive price reactions. The current Australian record order continues this Commercial Pool growth theme.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds another milestone in LiqTech’s Commercial Pool strategy, delivering a record order of 10 QlariFlow™ systems for an Australian aquatic center targeting 5 Star sustainability credentials. It follows recent U.S. and Northern Europe pool wins and builds the global reference base for LiqTech’s silicon carbide ceramic membrane technology. Investors may watch future orders, margin trends, and execution against FY2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA targets when evaluating its impact.
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silicon carbide (SiC) technical
ceramic membrane technical
Green Star certification technical
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BALLERUP, Denmark, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiqTech International, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIQT), a leading clean technology company specializing in advanced filtration systems, today announced it has secured a record order for 10 QlariFlow™ ceramic membrane filtration systems for the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Fraser Rise, Victoria, Australia.
The order follows the Company’s recently announced QlariFlow™ pool project in Northern Europe and surpasses that installation in scale, making it the largest order to date LiqTech’s Commercial Pool business.
Secured in collaboration with Waterco Limited, the project marks an important commercial milestone for LiqTech’s growing Commercial Pool business. The Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is being developed as an all-electric facility targeting 5 Star Green Star certification. According to information shared by the project team, it is expected to become Australia’s first community aquatic facility to utilize LiqTech ceramic membrane filters.
QlariFlow™ systems are engineered around LiqTech’s proprietary silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic membrane technology and are designed to support the operational, sustainability, and space requirements of modern aquatic facilities. In commercial pool and aquatic environments, QlariFlow™ enables precise filtration, stable water quality, and more efficient operations while helping reduce both water consumption and energy use compared to conventional filtration approaches.
The Plumpton project provides an important reference installation for LiqTech in Australia and highlights the growing role of advanced membrane-based filtration solutions in public and community aquatic facilities. As operators and developers increasingly prioritize sustainability, resource efficiency, and long-term operational performance, LiqTech believes QlariFlow™ is well-positioned to meet these evolving market requirements.
“We are proud to announce the largest order in LiqTech’s Commercial Pool business to date and pleased to work alongside Waterco Limited and the other partners involved in this important project,” said Phillip Myllerup Aslerin, Business Development Director, Pool Systems at LiqTech. “This installation demonstrates how QlariFlow™ can help modern aquatic facilities operate efficiently while supporting sustainability goals, including reduced water consumption and energy use. We view this project as an important reference for further growth in Australia and other international pool markets.”
With this order, LiqTech continues to execute its Commercial Pool growth strategy by expanding the global footprint of the QlariFlow™ platform through strong regional partnerships and high-value reference projects.
About LiqTech International, Inc.
LiqTech International, Inc. is a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration products and systems for liquid and gas applications. Founded in 2000, LiqTech’s patented SiC membranes are designed to treat the most challenging fluids in industrial and municipal water, marine scrubber, and oil & gas applications. Learn more at www.liqtech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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LiqTech International, Inc.
www.liqtech.com
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Lytham Partners, LLC
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